Coping Conversations

My guest in this archived show is the late comedian Sal Richards, author of the book "Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears." We discuss his book, the sadness most people don't know about, his entertainment career, and much more.  

My guest is a former high school teacher and coach who lived his dream by pitching in the Major Leagues, whose career was immortalized in the movie "The Rookie." We discussed what led to him appearing in the big leagues, the importance of pursuing your dreams, his work as a motivational speaker, and much more.

My guest is an international recording artist and the founder and publisher of Shine On Hollywood Magazine, a global publication reaching readers in more than 140 countries. We discuss his journey from childhood poverty and homelessness to a multifaceted career in entertainment, technology, and media; how he transformed adversity into resilience and purpose; the importance of positive storytelling...

My guest is the Founder and CEO of Align33 Media, a nonprofit organization focused on eating disorders and mental health. We discuss her personal journey that led to the establishment of this organization, separating identity from illness, how she turned lived experience into advocacy and purpose, and much more.  

Comedian Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns to Coping Conversations for a third visit to talk about what he's doing now, decades of comedy memories, getting older without slowing down, coping through laughter, and much more.

In this special follow-up solo episode, I discuss practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss finding your way forward after a diagnosis, gaining a greater sense of direction, taking manageable next steps, and much more.

In honor of the recent passing of actress Shelley Fabares, here's an encore presentation of my interview with her, taped during the COVID pandemic in 2020.    

My guest is an award-winning actress, author, and voice-over artist, perhaps best known for her roles in Maude and Escape from New York. We discuss building a career that has lasted more than fifty years, reinventing herself across multiple entertainment fields, overcoming career challenges, and much more.

In honor of the recent passing of all-star pitcher, Tommy John, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2012.

My guest is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and American Idol finalist who shares his remarkable personal and professional journey. We discuss his experience on American Idol and building a successful music career while living with blindness, facing serious health challenges, the role of resilience and hope in his life, and much more.

My guest is a veteran Hollywood producer, studio executive, and author whose new memoir is Karmic Winds: Reflections of the Smartest Guy in Hollywood. We discuss the book, his extraordinary journey through success, failure, and redemption, the lessons he learned about power and ego, and much more.

My returning guest is an actor, producer, author, and event organizer. We discuss his upcoming witch festival, Connecticut's little-known witch history, why ghost stories continue to fascinate us, and much more.  

My guest is a veteran character actor and acting coach whose television credits include The Goldbergs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and dozens of other popular series. We discuss building a career that has spanned more than five decades, the realities of life as a character actor, coping with rejection in Hollywood, and much more.

In this special solo episode, I discuss three practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss overcoming the "What If?" spiral, redefining your "new normal," choosing your response to life's challenges, and much more.

My guest is an acclaimed screenwriter and playwright whose screenwriting credits include A Walk on the Moon, which she has now adapted into a new Off-Broadway musical. We discuss the autobiographical inspiration behind the story, the journey from screenplay to stage, overcoming early rejection, and much more.

My guest is a prolific writer, having written a number of bestsellers, including A Cup of Tea, and her latest, "Unseasonably Cold". We discuss her method of writing, her love for historical fiction and what she calls a hybrid, messages she hopes readers take from her book, and much more.

In honor of the recent passing of legendary television sitcom director James Burrows, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2022.

My guest is perhaps best-known for playing "Aunt Viv" on "The Fresh Prince from Bel-Air." She is an accomplished actress, producer, and creative entrepreneur. We discuss reinvention, resilience, and staying creatively engaged at every stage of life— and much more.   

My guest on this archived show, originally airing in 1996, was a popular singer and actor who worked on both television and radio. We discussed his career, the state of music, how he'd deal with highs and lows, and much more.

My guest is a pioneering journalist and broadcast news trailblazer. We discuss courage under pressure, maintaining identity in the workplace, standing firm in your values—and much more.  

My guest is a legendary actor, director, and author. We discuss his longevity in Hollywood, resilience through reinvention, lessons from his memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You", and much more.

My guest is a former All-Star NBA basketball player, coach, and executive. We discuss his career, his new book "Living Life At The Center," thoughts about playing alongside Michael Jordan, life lessons he's learned along the way, and much more.

My guest is an award-winning filmmaker, director and author. We discuss his latest film, "Paper Bag Plan" (inspired by his own family situation), the awards the film has won, how this film inspires despite the real-life struggles it portrays, and much more.  

My guest is a multi-talented actress, perhaps best known for "The Sopranos". We discuss her career, as well as her medical problem, rheumatoid arthritis, and much more.

My returning guest is one of the most famous, influential psychologists in the world. A founder of cognitive-behavior therapy, we discuss his career, the important skills of therapy, what makes a good therapist, and much more.